Fred Weber Lake near Bourbon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Fred Weber Lake in Crawford County, Missouri. The land about it is rolling hill. With some 86 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. By surface area it heads our Crawford County listings. Nearest town is Bourbon, 5.2 miles off. Further out sit Sullivan (9.1 miles) and Cuba (10 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Fred Weber Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Crawford County names rainbow darter, smallmouth bass and longear sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Fred Weber Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 30°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Fred Weber Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Pine Lake sits 3.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Fred Weber Lake carry more weight than any list.